Narine is a lactic acid bacterium known as Lactobacillus acidophilus n. v. Er 317/402. The strain was first isolated in the 1950s in Armenia by the team of Professor Levon Erzinkyan. When used to treat the professor’s granddaughter suffering from a severe intestinal infection, likely caused by rotavirus, the bacterium led to a full recovery. In her honor, the strain was named Narine. The exceptional properties of Lactobacillus acidophilus quickly drew scientific attention, and Narine became highly valued in Armenia, where it remains popular to this day.

Resistant to Stomach Acidity

An effective probiotic must survive stomach acid and adhere to intestinal walls — Narine does both. Thanks to these properties, it reaches the large intestine, where it temporarily colonizes and supports microbial balance. This promotes a healthy gut microbiota and helps maintain its stability.

Narine Probiotic Therapy Normalizes Gut Microbiota

Through the production of lactic acid and bacteriocins such as lactoline, lactocidin, and acidophilin, Narine can inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria and protect against dysbiosis. At the same time, it creates favorable conditions for the proliferation of beneficial commensal bacteria. A balanced microbiota aids digestion, ferments dietary fiber to produce butyric acid that nourishes intestinal cells, and synthesizes certain vitamins. A healthy microbial balance, known as eubiosis, is the foundation of immunity, metabolic health, and even mental well-being.

When to Consider Supplementing with Narine

• During gastrointestinal infections accompanied by diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea.
• During and after antibiotic therapy, which disrupts the natural gut microbiota and increases the risk of secondary infections.
• In periods of chronic stress, which can trigger dysbiosis and related issues such as irregular bowel movements or digestive discomfort.
• In cases of stomach inflammation, including those linked to Helicobacter pylori, where medication and altered acidity affect the intestinal microbiota.

Probiotic therapy may also strengthen immunity, as about 70% of immune cells reside in the intestines, forming the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), part of the broader mucosal immune system (MALT). For this system to function properly, it requires stimulation and regulation — roles fulfilled by a balanced microbiota.

How to Use Narine Probiotic

Always consult your doctor before starting supplementation. If there are no contraindications, Lactobacillus acidophilus can be introduced in several ways. Besides traditional capsule or sachet supplementation dissolved in lukewarm water, Narine can be added to everyday meals.

A simple option is to blend it into a smoothie. Mix your favorite seasonal fruits with milk, yogurt, or kefir, then add the contents of a capsule or sachet and blend until smooth. Drink it as a snack or with lunch.

Alternatively, mix Narine into yogurt with muesli, fruit, and nuts. Stir the probiotic into yogurt first, then add the remaining ingredients. If you prefer drinkable yogurt, sour milk, or kefir, simply add Narine to enrich these drinks with beneficial bacteria.

You can also make a probiotic salad dressing by combining yogurt or olive oil with honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and herbs. Finally, Narine starter cultures (fermentation strains) can be used to prepare homemade yogurt using milk as a base — a natural and healthy way to include probiotics in your daily diet.

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